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Small Bronze Napoleon Bust After Chaudet
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Small Bronze Napoleon Bust After Chaudet

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 15 November 2024 · Cella
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Small good quality 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon. Classic composition, bare headed, 'herm form' portrait version after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810). The original model created in 1799 was adopted as the official portrait of Napoleon and widely disseminated throughout the Empire. Nicely modelled presented on a stepped reddish brown marble base. France, circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Napoleon Bust to the 1860s.

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SA1070507
Dealers Internal Reference
CA919
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Small good quality 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon.
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Classic composition, bare headed, 'herm form' portrait version after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810).
Cella

The original model created in 1799 was adopted as the official portrait of Napoleon and widely disseminated throughout the Empire. Nicely modelled presented on a stepped reddish brown marble base. France, circa 1860.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Napoleon Bust to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070507
Dealers Internal Ref
CA919
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A small dark bronze bust of Napoleon wearing a laurel wreath, mounted on a stepped red and brown marble plinth.
Small bronze Napoleon bust after Chaudet
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A small dark bronze bust of Napoleon wearing a laurel wreath, mounted on a stepped red and brown marble plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLaurel wreath, Stepped plinth, Patinated surface, Classical drapery
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Neoclassical sculpture draws inspiration from the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, emphasising proportion, restraint, and historical subjects such as emperors and statesmen.

These decorative works were traditionally cast in bronze using the lost-wax method, often mounted upon pedestals fashioned from decorative hardstones or various types of marble.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural patination, fine hand-chasing details following the cast, and appropriate wear consistent with age on both the metal and the supporting base.

Positioning a classic sculpture on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece adds academic depth and a focal point of classical form to modern or transitional rooms.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and handling oils.
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